September Somethings

September brings on what could arguably be our most
enjoyable weather of the year. Take advantage of the opportunity to create Make
It Montco Moments using the following recommendations.

As you enjoy the pleasures of our county, spread the word on
the fantastic things to do and see. Use #MakeItMontco as you post your updates
and photos.

Let the kids burn off some energy from the first week of
school with three family-friendly events:

Thursday through Sunday, September 4-7, buckle
yourself in for the family fun at the Upper
Gwynedd Carnival at the Parkside
Place Complex in North Wales. Rides, food and music are the highlights, and
discount passes are available for individual days as well as a mega-pass that
provides access for the entire run of the event. Friday and Saturday, celebrate
the end of summer with a bang by gazing at the fireworks shows at dusk.

Attune your kids' ears to the sound of September
Songbirds at Norristown
Farm Park on September 6. A number of feathery friends are already on their
migration schedules for fall. This is a chance to catch them in motion before
their tuneful tweets are gone until next spring. Bring binoculars.

Let your kids wade into a close-up (and
knee-deep) look at aquatic life in the Perkiomen Creek at Green Lane Park on
September 6. The Creek Critters adventure explores a great variety of insects
and other invertebrates, focusing on their special adaptations for life in
fast-moving water. Old sneakers or water shoes are recommended - getting wet is
an integral part of the morning.

For an interesting spin on Montgomery County nightlife,
steer your way to Lansdale Bike
Night on September 6. Main Street is the main drag for the East Coast's
"king daddy" bike rally, which draws thousands of bikers from hundreds of miles
and six surrounding states. It's a night of bike contests, motorcycle club
networking, vendors, food, radio stations WMMR
and WMGK and live music on three stages.

High-flying adventure is in abundance at the 24th Annual
Wings ‘n' Wheels day at Wings
Field in Blue Bell. Angel
Flight East hosts this September 6 event that features cars and planes that
are vintage and antique, classic and unique. Indulge in the samplings from Food
Truck Alley, a representation of Philly's finest food on wheels. Lick your lips
at the chicken wing competition. And soar with the clouds - airplane rides are just
$35.

The weekend is packed with outdoor opportunities, but once
the brilliant sun starts heading westward for the day, it's time to relax and
rest up. Valley Forge and Montgomery County have accommodations of all kinds, from
plush hotels to quaint B&Bs and inns. Let us recommend a suite that suits
your needs perfectly. And if your taste buds still crave a bit of summer, opt
for the Angel hair pasta with jumbo lump crab meat at L'angolo Blue in Blue Bell.